Medical Assistant I - Vacaville Primary Care (Full Time, Day)

At NorthBay Health the Medical Assistant I is responsible for providing direct patient care in support of a provider in an ambulatory care setting under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician. The Medical Assistant I may administer medications upon completion of medication administration course and specific supervision of a physician. Distribution of staff and patients may require reassignment to other areas.

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Program or additional class work in medication administration required.

Licensure/Certification:

• Medical Assistant certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Current AHA certification or equivalent in basic CPR.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician preferred.
• Program or additional classwork regarding medication administration required within 6 months of hire.
• MA medication administration competency checklist completion required within 6 months of hire.

Experience:

• One year of experience in ambulatory care setting preferred.
• Previous experience with medication administration.

Skills:

• Demonstrated effective time management skills.
• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in providing ambulatory nursing care as appropriate for patients in the following age groups: Geriatric, Adult, Young Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.